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Q38 (IAS/2001) Economy › Industry, Infrastructure & Investment › Industry, Infrastructure & Investment

Consider the following statements regarding power sector in India : I. The installed capacity of power generation is around 95000 MW. II. Nuclear plants contribute nearly 15% of total power generation. III. Hydroelectricity plants contribute nearly 40% of total power generation. IV. Thermal plants at present account for nearly 80% of total power generation. Which of these statements is/are correct ?

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